The modules will
include readings, quizzes, mini-exams and interactive graphics."
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Philadelphia University to Offer Online Test Preparation Course for New International Business Test

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Lehmann New Academy President-Elect

As president-elect, Lehmann will be a member of the Academy 's
presidential advisory committee, executive committee, and its board of
directors.

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Those who pass the test will be designated as Certified Global Business
Professionals(TM), which will demonstrate their expertise in international
business, much as a Certified Public Accountant credential indicates a high
level of competency in the accounting field . In 2005, the Southwest market region, which is comprised of
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana , is set to lead all market
regions in terms of capital and maintenance spending among paper and
wood manufacturing companies.
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Philadelphia University will offer online course modules in each of the
four main subject areas covered in the test.com
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Depending on
their work experience or educational background , students may take one or more
of the modules to prepare for the NASBITE exam. NASBITE professionals will greatly benefit from Philadelphia
University's ingenuity and unique online offering. Lehmann , MAAA, FCAS, FSA,
FCIA, principal and consulting actuary with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources in
Bloomington , IL, has been elected president-elect of the American Academy of
Actuaries. Lehmann succeeds Peter L.

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PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia University will offer a
new online test preparation course for a new international business test that
will lead to a nationally recognized certification for professionals in the
field. "Their
students want courses that can be accessed conveniently and that provide
content which is directly applicable to their professional goals and
priorities .

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He assumed his post on October 11, at the Academy annual meeting in
Washington, D.

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Philadelphia University's online test preparation course was developed
with MindEdge Inc.

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"As a leader in professional education for more than 100 years,
Philadelphia University recognizes how important a well-trained workforce is
to a company's success," said Frank Congdon, executive director of Continuing
and Professional Studies." In addition to being a member of the Academy, he is a fellow of both
the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, and an
honorary fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (England).

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"Philadelphia University, like numerous other institutions, recognizes the
flexibility that online courses can provide, particularly to working
professionals," said Paul Robershotte, President and CEO of MindEdge. Academic programs encompass architecture, design,
business, engineering, textiles , fashion, science and health. Lehmann is a
graduate of the University of Illinois.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated;
Houston).com is the leading provider of global industrial
market research.

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He also is a past
president of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)., the Academy conducts an extensive public policy program
at the state, federal, and international levels, bringing actuarial expertise
to bear on issues such as Social Security, Medicare, insurance regulation, and
pension reform. More than $900 million in projects is
scheduled to begin construction this year.
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The certification test was developed by the North American Small Business
International Trade Educators (NASBITE) to indicate a high level of competency
in four areas of international business: global business management, global
marketing , supply chain management and trade finance.
Philadelphia University is the only institution currently offering an
online course to help prepare for the NASBITE test, and is doing so in
partnership with the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia. Lehmann also has testified
before regulatory and legislative bodies about a variety of insurance matters
including ratemaking, risk classification and rate of return.
He has previously served as vice president of the Academy's Casualty
Practice Council and on the Academy board of directors.

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Lehmann 's expertise includes the development of pricing strategies, which
includes the coordination of underwriting and rating programs, credit score
analysis, financial examinations, loss reserve opinions, rate filings ,
residual market studies, and rate return analysis.industrialinfo.

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The first test will be given
March 20. WASHINGTON, Steven G.

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C. Lehmann has authored
several articles including the professional paper "Contingency Margins in Rate
Calculations," and the CAS forum paper "Building a Public Access PC-Based DFA
Model.C. We specialize in helping companies develop
information solutions to maximize their sales and marketing efforts.

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Each module will take about
50 hours to complete over five weeks, and will cost $550. "We intend to be a leader in providing
professionals with access to the learning they will need to become certified
global business professionals., a Massachusetts -based firm that specializes in designing
and managing online educational courses.

The Academy is a 15,000-member non-profit, non-partisan professional
association representing all actuaries practicing in the United States.

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edu/globalbusiness. The Academy also sets and maintains standards of actuarial
qualification and practice.

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The
University offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
leading to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of
Landscape Architecture, master's degrees and a doctoral degree in Textile
Engineering and Science.industrialinfo .

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For more
information and to sign up for the course, go to
http://www.

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